M.Sc in Yoga First Year Paper I FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA EDUCATION Unit - I Yoga : Meaning, Definitions, Need, Nature, Aim and Objective, principles, philosophy and scope of yoga. Philosophy : Scope of Philosophy Shad Darshanas : Nyana, Vaishesika, Smkhaya, Yoga, MImamsa, Vedanta, Misconceptions and clarifications of Yoga. Unit - II History of Yoga : Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga Vasishtha, Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutras, Modern Development in Yoga, School of Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Integral Yoga, Bihar School of Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Viniyoga, Iyengar Yoga. Unit - III Contributions to yoga by yoga sutra : Smatdhi pada, Sadhana pada, Vibhooti pada, kavalya yoga, Tirumandiram : Asanga yogam, Fruits of Eight limbed yoga, Eight great Sidhis - Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhita, Goraksataka, Hatha yoga pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, Yoga Rahasya Unit - IV Contributions of yoga to religious : Hindusm, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam Paths ofyoga : Hatha yoga, Bhakthi yoga, Jnana yoga, Karma yoga, Raja yoga, Mantra yoga, Laya Yoga, Yantra Yoga Astanga Yoga : Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi Unit V : Contributions to Yoga : Matsyedranath, Thiruvalluvar, Vallalar, Vivekanandam Sri Arobindo, Maharishi Mahaesh Yogi, Kuvalayananda, Sri Yogendraji, Swami Rama, Vishnudevananda, Parmahamsa Yogananda, Vethathiri Maharishi, Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari.
Paper II - Applied Anatomy and Physiology Unit I Introduction- Cell- Tissues- Epithelial Tissue- Connective Tissue- Nervous Tissue- Muscle Tissue- The Skeletal System- Types of Bones- Bone Structure- Joints- Muscle- Tendons- Ligaments Unit II-The Circulatory System- The Heart- The Cardiac Cycle- Composition of Blood- Erythrocytes- Leukocytes- Platelets- Plasma- Cardiac Output- Blood Pressure- Blood Vessels- Digestive System- Physiology of Digestion- Respiratory System- Function of the Respiratory System- Lungs- Physiology of Respiration- The Endocrine System Unit III Nervous System- The Brain- Functions of Cerebrum- Functions of Cerebellum- Functions of Medulla Oblongata- Special Senses- The Epidermis- Accessory Organs of The Skin Unit IV Excretory System-Anatomy of the Kidneys- Ureters- Urinary Bladder- Urethra- Functions of Kidney- Reproductive System- The External Reproductive Organs- Internal Reproductive Organs- Puberty UNIT V Impact of Yogic Practices on Human Systems- Beneficial Yogic Practices on CELLS- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Bones, Joints and Muscles- Beneficial Yogic Practices on SKIN- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Cardiovascular System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Respiratory System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Digestive System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Excretory System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Haematological and Immune System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Glands and Endocrine System- Beneficial Yogic Practices on Special Senses Paper III Unit - I YOGA- Yogic Practices: General Instructions- Loosening Exercises (Sithilikarana Vyayama)- Simplified Physical Exercises- Hand Exercises- Leg Exercises- Neuro - muscular Breathing Exercise- Eye Exercises- Kapalabathi- Makarasana- Massage- Acu-pressure- Relaxation- Suryanamaskar- Children Model- Bihar School of Yoga- Sivananda Model- Surya namaskar Unit II- Asanas- Definition of Asana- Classification of Yoga Asana Postures- Vrikshasana- Parivrtta Trikonasana- Padahastasana- Virabhadrasana- Sirshasana- Halasana- Sarvangasana- Matsyasana- Ushtrasana- Bhujangasana-
Shalabhasana- Dhanurasana- Kapotasana- Gomukhasana- Garudasana- Mayurasana- Padma Mayurasana- KuKkuTasana- Navasana- Paschimotanasana- Ardha Matsyendrasana- Marichyasana- Jathara Parivartanasana- Baddha Konasana- Padmasana- Siddhasana- Siddha Yoni Asana- Svastikasana- Vajrasana- Shashangasana- Savasana Unit III-Pranayama- Pranayama - The Art of Yoga Breathing- Phases in Pranayama- General Notes for the Practitioner- Kapalbhati Pranayama- Bhramari Pranayama- Ujjayi Pranayama- Sheetali Pranayama- Sheetkari Pranayama- Bhastrika Pranayama- Surya Bhedana Pranayama- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Unit IV-Kriyas-Neti- Jalaneti-Sutra Neti- Bandas- Mudra- Yoga Mudra Unit V - Meditation-Mantra Meditation- Yoga Nidra- Surya Yoga Meditation- Raja Yoga Meditation- Trataka Meditation Paper IV INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND THERAPIES Unit-1: Alternative Medicine Assessment, Observation, Diagnosis, Nadi Pariksa, Examination, Planning, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Siddha, Naturopathy, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy. Unit-2: Concept of Yoga Therapy Principles of Yoga Therapy, Yoga Practices for lifestyle diseases. Unit-3: Concept of Siddha Medicine System Five Elements theory, Three biological Humors, Seven Physical Constituents, Pancha Bhuthas, Pancha Koshas, Importance of herbal medicines, Varmam and Thokkanam, Treatment for Siddha Medicine for Lifestyle Diseases. Unit-4: Concept of Ayurvedha Five elements, Doshas, Gunas, Seven Dhatus, Nadis and Chakras, Features and approaches of Ayurveda, Hygienic principles in Ayurveda- Ayurvedic Diet, Ayurvedic Purification Practices, PanchaKarmas, Vamanam, Virecharnam, Basti, Anuvaasana, Nasya, Rakta Rasayana Cikitsa, Vajikarana, Ayurvedic treatment for lifestyle diseases.
Unit-5: Concepts of Naturopathy: Principles of Naturopathy Methods of Naturopathy: Diet, Juice Diet, Fasting, Enema, Massage, Color Threapy, Clay Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Sun Bath, Magnetotherapy, Treatment of Naturopathy for lifestyle diseases Paper V METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING YOGA Unit I : Education Yoga Education, Gaoal, Scope and importance, Principles of Teaching Yoga Yogic, psychological, Physiological, Pedagogical, sociological Meaning of methodology of teaching - factors influencing Methodology, Presentation technique Role of language, Voice, fluency, clarity and body language in Teaching Factors of Yoga Education : Teacher, Student and Teaching Guru Shishya Parampara Types of students and teachers promotion of leadership qualities Unit II : Methods in Yoga Teaching Lecture method Response to instruction method (method) Individualized Instructional Method Group discussion Method Directed Practice Method Project Method Demonstration Method Lecture cum Demonstration Method Limitation Method Dramatization Method Sources of teaching methods Unit III: Teaching aids : Audiovisual aids Visual aids Audio aids Models Props Wooden brick and foot rest belt, ropes, slanting plank, chair, stool, bench, Box, the heart rate, ladder stool and drum, bolster and pillow, bandage, weight, the horse, big and small. Unit IV : Preparing Lesson Plan Essentials of a Good Lesson Plan Advantages of preparing a lesson plan Contents of a lesson plan
Class management formation of the class Conducting yoga practical lessons : Precautions and contra indications of practices Lesson plan : Assembly and roll call Relaxation & prayer Loosening the joints Introduction of the practice Demonstration Individual practice Group practice Yoga game (if time permits) Question and answer session Relaxation End prayer Unit V : Organizing yoga class, Yoga camp, workshops in yoga, Yoga tours, Yoga games and competitions, classification of age groups for competitions Evaluation Advantages Devices of evaluation
Second Year Paper I Research Processes and Statistics in Yoga Unit I Introduction to Research Objectives-Introduction -Meaning and Scope of Research-Need of Research in Psycho Neurobics -Types of Research-Fundamental-Applied Research-Action Research-Tools and Techniques of Research-Sampling -Mechanics of Research Reporting Unit II Research Proposal Identification of Research Topic in Psycho Neurobics-Research proposal: Its Meaning and Need-Identification of Research Topic: Sources and Need-Review of Related Literature-Rationale and Need for the Study-Definition of Terms- Variables-Research Questions, Objectives and Hypotheses-Assumption-Scope, Limitations and Delimitations-Method, Sample and Tools-Significance of study-bibliography-chapterisation Unit III Research Methodology Meaning of Descriptive Research-Co relational Research-Causal-Comparative Research-Document Analysis-Ethnography-Case Study-Meaning of Historic Research-Introduction-Meaning-The purpose of Historical Research- Characteristics of Historical Research-Scope of Historical Research in Education-Approaches to the Study of History-Steps in Historical Research- Problems and Weaknesses to be avoided in Historical Research.-Criteria of Evaluating Historical Research-Meaning of Experimental Research- Experimental Designs-Pre experimental Design-Quasi experimental design- True experimental design-factorial Design-Nested Design-Single Subject Design- Internal and External Experimental Validity-Controlling Extraneous and Intervening Variables Unit IV Variables and Hypotheses Variables-Meaning of Variables, Types of Variables - Hypotheses- Concept of Hypotheses, Sources of Hypothesis, Types of Hypotheses, Characteristics of a Good Hypotheses
Unit V Data analysis Types of Measurement Scale-Quantitative Data Analysis-Parametric Techniques-Non- Parametric Techniques-Conditions to be Satisfied for Using Parametric Techniques-Descriptive Data Analysis (Measures of Central Tendency, Variability and Graphical Presentation of Data)-Inferential Data Analysis-Use of Excel in Data Analysis-Concepts, Use and Interpretation of Following Statistical Techniques: Correlation, t- test, z-test, ANOVA, Critical ratio for comparison of percentages and chi-square-(equal Probability and Normal Probability Hypothesis)-Testing of Hypothesis Paper II Methods of Yogic Practices II Unit - I Essentials of Yogic Practices - Cleanliness - Food - Bath- Time- Sun- Closing Eyes- Place- Mirror- Breathing- Awareness- Age- Limitations- Sequence- Blanket- Clothes- Position- Emptying- the Bowels and Stomach- Counter Pose- Pregnancy- Contra-Indications- Duration- Straining- Special Provisions for Women- Special Provisions for Patients- Fitness- Posture- Side Effects- Loosening the Joints- Pawanmuktasana- Surya Namaskar- Advanced Suryanamskar- Chandranamaskar Unit- II Asanas Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana - Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana - Vatayanasana - Hanumanasana - Padangusthasana - Padma Sarvangasana - Karnapidasana - Vrischikasana - Poorna Shalabhasana - Poorna Dhanurasana - Eka Pada Sirasana - Koormasana - Padma Sirshasana - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana - Paryankasana - Bhekasana - Baddha Padmasana - Vamadevasana - Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana - Savasana Unit - III Anuloma Viloma Pranayama
Introduction - Moorchcha Pranayama - Kewali Pranayama - Plawini Pranayama - Chaturtha Pranayama - Ujjayi Pranayama (Advanced) - Suryabhedana Pranayama - Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) Unit-IV Kriyas Lahoo Shankhaprakshalana- Ghrta Neti- Dugdha Neti- Vastra Dhouti (Cloth Cleansing)- Basti- Mudras- Bandhas Unit- V Meditation Meaning- Concepts- Obstacles to Meditation- Guidelines- Recent Research Findings on Yoga Therapy- Recent Research Findings on Yogic Practices- Types of Meditation- Chakra Meditation- Guided Meditation Paper - III Yogic Psychology and Super Consiousness Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V Psychology Role of Yoga on Growth and Development 25 Elements Spirituality -Yoga - Religions - Values Psychological Qualities Paper - IV Yoga Therapy Unit I History - Principles of Yogic Therapy - Approach of Yoga Therapy - Physiology and Pathology in the Yoga Shastra - Pancha Kosha Theory - Atman
- Self - Tridosha Theory - Effect of Doshas in the Body - Pancha Prana - Yogic Diet - Types of Yoga Diet Unit II Ayurveda Tridosha - Dinacharya - Ayurvedic Diet - Panchakarma - Siddha Medicine - Pathology - Naturopathy - Varmam - Thokkanam - Exercise Therapy - Cryotherapy - Acupressure - Acupuncture - Chromotherapy - Magnet Therapy - Music Therapy Unit -III Therapeutic Application of Yoga High Blood Pressure - Types - Symptoms - Yogic Management - Kriyas - Obesity - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Kriyas - Pranayama - Diabetes Mellitus - Types of Diabetes - Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes - Yogic Management - Asana - Cleansing Practices - Pranayama - Asthma - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Kriyas - Asana - Pranayama - Sinusitis - Types - Signs and Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Migraine - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Arthritis - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Back Pain - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Thyroid Problems - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Constipation - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Impotency - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Infertility- Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Stroke - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Epilepsy - Types - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management Unit IV Therapeutic Application of Yoga for Psychological Disorder Neurosis - Stress - Classification - Causes - Signs and Symptoms - Yogic Management for Stress - Depression - Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa - Binge Eating Disorder - Bulimia Nervosa - Causes - Yogic Management - Psychosis - Causes - Symptoms - Schizophrenia - Signs of Schizophrenia - Symptoms of Schizophrenia - Types
of Schizophrenia - Yogic Management - Contraindications - Autism-Signs and Symptoms - Causes - Yogic Management - Bipolar Disorder - Signs & Symptoms - Yogic Management - Dementia - Causes - Symptoms - Yogic Management - Personality Disorders- Signs and Symptoms - Relationship with Other Mental Disorders - Paranoid Personality Disorder- Symptoms of Paranoid Personality Disorder - Histrionic Personality Disorder - Symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder - Yogic Management for Personality Disorder - Drug Addiction - Signs and Symptoms - Smoking - Drug Addiction - Symptoms of Smoking Cessation - Alcoholism - Causes - Yogic Management for Drug Addiction Unit V Therapeutic Application of Yoga for the Problems of Women Introduction - The Menstrual Cycle - Features of Menstruation - Menstrual Disorders -Amenorrhoea - Causes of Amenorrhoea - Dysmenorrhoea - Menorrhagia - Metrorrhagia-Oligomenorrhea - Hypomenorrhoea - Polymenorrhea - Leucorrhoea - Uterus Related Problems - Miscarriage - Causes for Miscarriage - Types of Miscarriage - Yogic Treatment before Pregnancy - Yoga and Pregnancy Paper V Thesis and Viva Voce